even though we have this election coming up in one month , even though this election could tip the balance one way or the other on the supreme court, even though so many decisions are 5-4, with one change and a justice making the difference, we have heard almost nothing about this court over the past several months. with today, the first monday of october, with the publication of "the nation" magazine in title the 1% court, it is our hope that the candidates and country focus some of the discussion and debate on the critical importance of the supreme court. as we know, in the affordable care act case, this court, and lower courts, make decisions that affect every aspect of our lives from the air we breathe, the water we drink, protections in our workplace. we look forward to a very robust discussion about the supreme court and its role in american society. >> we will be joined by the center of constitutional rights in a little bit to talk about the first case that they will take on, which is about shall and nigeria. i want to ask you about other cases. talk about these cases that are befor